Habakkuk 1:6

For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs.

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Other Translations for Habakkuk 1:6

BSB
For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans-that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.
AKJV
For, see, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwelling places that are not theirs.
CPDV
For behold, I will raise up the Chaldeans, a bitter and swift people, marching across the width of the earth, to possess tabernacles not their own.
ERV
For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation; which march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs.
NHEB
For, look, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places not his own.
SMT
For behold me raising up the Chaldeans, the nation bitter and hasty, going upon the wide places of the land to possess the dwelling not to him.

Commentary for Habakkuk 1:6

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Overview of Habakkuk 1:6
Summary
God raises Chaldeans as instrument of conquest
Place
Land of Judah
Event
Chaldean invasion commissioned
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment